The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Fountain Pen Ink”

Episode 49: Resurrecting Discontinued Pens, Benefits of Gold Nibs

Brian Goulet — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Which pens should come back from the dead? Brian & Drew share their picks while also covering some questions about gold nibs and debating the merits of the Platinum Prefounte.

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Sailor nibs video:https://youtu.be/CcB1sJMZSKs

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Sailor bespoke KOP Color Urushi: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-bespoke/products/sailor-1911-king-of-pens-color-urushi-ebonite-fountain-pen-lilac?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8
Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-e95s-fountain-pen-burgundy-ivory?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8
Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-prismatic-purple?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8
Platinum Desk Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-desk-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8
Platinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-preppy-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8
Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pen-dark-emerald?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:56 Show Start

0:02:03 Feedback

0:12:26 New Stuff

0:19:20 Q&A

0:19:28 If you could bring back any discontinued pen...

0:33:02 Where is the gold in a gold nib?

0:41:45 If I write in print, would I benefit from a gold nib?

0:51:25 Would current FP designs perform in the same way in space?
0:59:10 Great EF pens under $80 other than the Kakuno?
1:05:55 Tip of the Week

1:13:39 Pen Spotlight

1:24:52 What's Happening?

1:47:17 Comp-nay Updates

1:49:55 Wrap Up

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Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.

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Episode 44: Canned Air Pen Cleaning and the Diplomat Elox!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew cover custom pens, tine repair, the Diplomat Elox and desk onions! Brian also shares one of his favorite pen cleaning tricks!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Goulet Notebooks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/goulet-notebooks?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=-1d5x8nk2lU
Diplomat Elox:https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-elox-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=-1d5x8nk2lU

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:36 Feedback

0:08:35 New Stuff

0:10:11 Q&A

0:10:24 Any suggestions for custom made pens?

0:20:35 Have you ever written off a pen as bad, only to realize it was a paper/ink issue?
0:30:58 If the tines are spread apart too far, is there any way to "fix" them?
0:47:45 Are pens supposed to come with converters?
0:55:28 What's the deal with Brian and Urushi lacquer?

1:03:46 Tip of the Week

1:10:46 Pen Spotlight

1:22:00 What's Happening?

1:51:17 Comp-nay Updates

1:56:19 Wrap Up!

Episode 18: Underrated Inks and The Pilot Custom 823!

Brian Goulet — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew discuss their picks for the most underrated fountain pen inks and review the Pilot Custom 823: the pen of the week! Also on this week's episode of the Goulet Pencast are other segments, covering new and upcoming writing products, listener feedback and more Q&A fun! Each topic is time stamped and the products mentioned can be found in the links below.

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TOP SHADING INKS: https://youtu.be/mkgYucz2mOU
TOP SHEENING INKS: https://youtu.be/_np2EZpmIGA

UNDERRATED INKS:
Noodler's Midway Blue: nhttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-midway-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Noodler's Cayenne: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-cayenne-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-yama-budo-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Diamine Majestic Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-majestic-blue-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Herbin Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/herbin-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Diamine Graphite: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-graphite-30ml-bottled-ink

Noodler's Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Robert Oster Blue Water Ice: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-blue-water-ice-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Diamine Syrah: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-syrah-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:33 Feedback

0:08:38 New Stuff

0:19:52 Q&A

0:19:57 What are some underrated inks?

0:32:45 What causes sheening and shading?

0:44:58 Have you had to temper your initial recorded reactions to products?
0:54:03 What's your favorite rainy day activity?

1:01:15 What are some good pens for sweaty hands?

1:08:40 Hypothetical

1:16:27 Pen of the Week

1:27:52 What's Happening?

1:35:39 Comp-nay Updates

1:38:28 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 17: Wet & Dry Ink, Plus Crustaceans & Barnacles

Brian Goulet — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 17 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a few discussions about ink flow and the price differences in gold & steel nib pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Monteverde Regatta!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:39 Listener Feedback
0:06:32 New Stuff
0:18:14 Q&A
0:18:25 What are the best inks for flex pens?
0:27:18 What to do with pens that dry out quickly?
0:38:12 Why would I buy a steel nib pen when I can get a gold nib for less?
0:47:55 How do you fill a Namiki Emperor?
0:54:05 What's the process for developing an exclusive pen?
1:07:16 Hypothetical (Not Pen of the Week- Oops!)
1:14:55 Pen of the week
1:34:17 What's Happening?
1:47:00 Compnay Updates
1:49:03 What's on Your Desk?

Episode 16: Our Favorite Nibs & Legally Swapping Pen Parts!

Brian Goulet — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 16 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including their picks for some Halloween-themed pens and ink) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Pilot Explorer!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:15 Feedback
0:09:30 New Stuff
0:19:30 Q&A
0:19:53 Do snap caps wear out over time?
0:25:00 Is it a crime to mix & match pen parts?
0:30:12 How is your relationship with other retailers?
0:38:42 Halloween pen/ink recommendations?
0:44:35 What is your favorite nib design?
0:52:30 Hypothetical
0:59:14 Pen of the Week
1:26:38 What's Happening?
1:37:39 Compnay Updates
1:42:36 What's on Your Desk?

Episode 15: A Lightfast Deep-Dive and The Diplomat Aero!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 15 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a lightfast deep-dive and a hypothetical about giving up pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Diplomat Aero!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pen-dark-blue
Pineider Avatar - Black Matte: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-avatar-ur-fountain-pen-matte-black
Brass Sheets: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-brass-sheets
Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens

LIGHTFAST TEST:
https://blog.gouletpens.com/2012/02/jamie-grossmans-noodlers-uv-tes/

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:49 Listener Feedback

0:16:40 New Stuff

0:24:58 Q&A

0:25:24 Maybe do a series where lightfast ink is tested?

0:37:35 Pens that you would like to exist?

0:43:49 In a limited and numbered edition release, which number would you choose?

0:50:29 What's the best way to clean paper fibers from your nib?
0:57:15 How do you correct writing mistakes?

1:05:00 Hypo-thetical (listener-provided)!

1:15:49 Pen-of-the-WEEEEEK!

1:29:42 What's Happening?

1:35:48 Comp-nay updates

1:38:08 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 13: Underrated Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 13 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a ranking of top underrated pens) while also conducting their first "Pen of the Week" segment!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Jacques Herbin Ink Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jacques-herbin-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-anniversary-ink-gift-set
Pelikan M1000 White Ray: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m1000-fountain-pen-raden-white-ray-limited-edition
Diamine Inkvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-inkvent-calendar-2021
Aurora 88 Blue Mamba: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-fountain-pen-blue-mamba-limited-edition
Aurora 88 Trilobiti Chocolate: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-trilobiti-fountain-pen-chocolate-limited-edition
Maiora Mitho K: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maiora-mitho-fountain-pens
Retro 51 Rollerballs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pens

UNDERRATED PENS:
Kaweco Supra: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-supra-fountain-pens
Yookers: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/yookers
Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-pens

Traveler's Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/travelers-company-fountain-pens
Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens
Platinum Plaisir: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-plaisir-fountain-pens
Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:24 Show Start

0:02:10 Feedback

0:12:26 NEW STUFF

0:22:31 Q&A

0:27:36 Q2

0:32:19 Q3

0:37:49 Q4

0:51:17 Q5

0:57:11 Hypothetical

1:04:50 Pennnnnn OFFFF THE WEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!!

1:23:35 What's Happening

1:33:34 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:35:50 What's on your desk?

1:39:09 Brian's Fun Fact of the Week

Episode 11: The Pancake Influencer

Brian Goulet — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 11 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, and discuss the DC Pen Show, a Goulet Brick & Mortar store and the difference between resin and plastic!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:36 FEEDBACK

0:08:46 New Stuff

0:27:49 Q&A

0:28:02 Q1

0:34:40 Q2

0:41:29 Q3

0:51:24 Q4

0:54:18 Q5

1:02:23 Hypothetical

1:11:11 What's Happening

1:23:28 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:25:38 What's on your desk?

Episode 7: Apple Bags & Flamethrowers

Brian Goulet — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 7 of The Goulet Pencast! In yet another lengthy episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and Drew quizzes Brian on Noodler's ink labels - and you can play along!

Tomoegama website: http://www.tomoegawa.com/index.html
Mark Bacas; website: https://www.nibgrinder.com/the-grinds
Richard Binder's website: http://www.richardspens.com/ref/ttp/specialty.htm

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
0:04:38 Feedback

0:08:33 New Stuffffff

0:18:53 Q&A

0:19:02 The fate of Tomoe River paper

0:32:42 Why doesn't the Custom Heritage 92 get any love?

0:36:44 Did Retro51 find a buyer?

0:44:56 Do you write with your fingers or your wrist?

0:53:07 What are your favorite reds?

0:57:29 Where can I learn more about custom nib grinds?

1:00:07 Hypo-thetical

1:10:44 Noodler's Trivia Game

1:31:08 What's Happening?

1:50:19 Compnay Updates

1:50:55 What's On Your Desk?